Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 Mk II USM review

I'm not a professional photographer and don't want to spend more for a telephoto lens than I did for my Canon T1i (which I love by the way). I've read reviews about the cheap build and lack of a dedicated manual focus ring. I can't find any significant flaws with the quality of the pictures I've taken with this lens. I like the fact that it is so light and easy to use. Obviously, there are faster lenses, but in good light, with a steady hand, it seems fine to me.

I think this lent is excelent, you can capture image with a long distance. and the imagin are great.

I think this lent is excelent, you can capture image with a long distance. and the imagin are great.

An all around good product, this lens does exactly what it intends to do. Nothing amazing, but doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a standard medium zoom lens. Relatively light-weight, and quick and easy to put on.

You can't drop $200 and change on an entry level telephoto and expect it to be the most stunning piece of equipment you've ever laid eyes on. In that regard, I think the 55-200 does remarkably well. A bit of a learning curve involved, as it's not the fastest lens in the land.

It performs very well for sporting events, especially in the day. Nighttime sports are a cinch to shoot as long as the field/stadium lights are above average.

I love it to bits, I wouldn't travel anywhere without it in my camera bag (at least until I put aside enough coin for a real heavy-hitter telephoto). :)